Start Your Day With A Cup Of Spicy Lemon Tea

One thing that I learned from Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Diet is there are a few manageable things we can all do everyday to help prevent cancer and diseases.  Drinking lemon tea every morning when you wake up is just one of those things.  All you have to do is add a little fresh lemon juice to a glass of warm water.  Add a little cayenne pepper for a little kick. I know, the pepper sounds strange, but it is strangely good.

The purpose of the morning spicy lemon tea is to detoxify the liver and start your circulatory system for the day.  Hey, why not!  Just one cup of tea a day.  Give it a try!

Following my spicy lemon tea, I had 2 whole wheat waffles with a little almond butter and a teaspoon of local honey.  Don’t forget, local honey helps with seasonal allergies!  It also makes a great face mask annnnnnnd….  You can use it as cough syrup!  What a multi-tasker.

I also had an organic plum.

 

Chia Fruit Smoothie & Thoughts On Biggest Loser

Good morning everyone.

I finally broke into my new bag of chia seeds!  They are a pretty fun addition to a smoothie or oatmeal.  They don’t really have a taste, but they have a slight crunch that isn’t overpower.

I made my smoothie with 1/2 a banana, 1/2 frozen berries, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon chia seeds and 1/2 packet of stevia.  I also had bowl of bran flakes to keep me full.

Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night?  If you didn’t and you plan to don’t read any further!!!

Okay, so I was very uncomfortable during the donut challenge when Boston Johnny was making all kinds of crazy sexy noises!  Ha ha.  Alli couldn’t even hold it together.  It was hilarious.

And Anna K. really needs to step her game up.  She is so cute and sweet but all of her contestants are going to go home.  She really needs to start yelling at them to get back on the machines.  I know she is training older people, but she needs to push them a little harder.  I really don’t want her to go home.

What did you guys think about last nights episode?

A Vow For More Veggies

Yesterday, I was reading a segment in my yoga journal by Kris Carr, a woman diagnosed with terminal cancer about 10 years ago.  The doctor’s told her that her tumors were inoperable and there was nothing they could do for her.  Carr wouldn’t accept her death sentence and she worked with natural doctors to find a plan that would help her.  Together, they came up with a system of eating foods that naturally balance the pH level in the body and her cancer has not grown in years.  Isn’t that amazing?

If you are interested in her approach and her story read Crazy Sexy Diet.  Granted her eating routine is hardcore, but they told her she had terminal cancer!  I think everyone can take away a few things from this book.  Everyone can benefit from eating more fruits and veggies.  Why not give it a looksie!!!

Not too mention…  maybe you have loved one with cancer.  I think anything is worth a shot.  I really am a firm believer that food can be used as medicine and you should try your hardest to put the best substances into your body for nourishment.  Love your body the way you would love your child.  People have a tendency to take of other people more than themselves.  It is time to think about you!

This morning I had an egg white omlet with fresh salsa and RF cheddar cheese.  I also had a sprouted grain english muffin with a little bit of raspberry jelly.

Crossfit Workout & Easy Breakfast

Has anyone checked out the new issue of Self magazine?  It happens to be pretty awesome.

There is a meal plan to help prevent cancers!  I love that people can use food as medicine.  It should be nourishment and wholesome.  I really like this plan too!  It is full of veggies and fruits.  There isn’t too much dairy or meat (which I would avoid anyway).  The best part about this plan is there is very few processed foods!  That is something to celebrate!

This issue also contains a pretty cool interview with Lauren Graham.  Come on, who doesn’t love Lorili Gilmore!!!!

My favorite part about this issue is the Crossfit Workout.  I have heard of this work out, but there aren’t any Crossfit gyms in Southeastern Mass. =(  I am really excited that Self is giving me a sample workout!  Holy cow, this is tough.  It took me about a half an hour.  The best part about this is you can do it at your house.  Check it out!

Self”s Crossfit Workout

After my workout this morning I needed a fast easy breakfast.  I chose some bran flakes with unsweetened coconut milk, half a banana and some almonds.  I totally forgot that I bought chia seeds yesterday for my cereal.  Have you tried them yet?  They are nature’s new super food!

Busy Family Day

This afternoon I took a vacation day to spend time with my mother and my sister.  We have a busy day full of lady fun.  I need to stock up on my energy.

This morning I had a Banana Breakfast Parfait while I attempted to keep the puppies from eating each other.

This breakfast consisted of 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1/2 banana, 1 cup bran cereal and 1 teaspoon of honey.

My favorite yogurt to use for snacking, baking or breakfast is Stonyfield Farms Organic Plain Yogurt.  It adds protein and probiotics to your meal with very few calories.  One cup is only 110 calories!

Blueberry Waffles – A Favorite Go To Breakfast

I love whole wheat waffles. They are fast and easy. You can add fruit and nuts and make them a complete, filling breakfast.

This morning I had 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/2 cup wild blueberries and some slivered almonds…. A very happy breakfast for a busy day. I have to go car shopping with my family and god knows you need energy to get through that.

Does anyone recommend any small, affordable new cars?

Back On Track Breakfast & Weekend Update

Okay, so I haven’t been putting my best efforts into eating healthy recently.  I have been indulging in many treats and letting many things slide.  This weekend I had mozzarella sticks and french fries for dinner.  Although, that isn’t a common occurrence in my life, I don’t like when that sort of behavior is present at all.  It is time for me to get back on track and there is no time like the present.

This morning I enjoyed a broccoli & cheese egg white omelet with a little cheese and a sprouted grain english muffin.

 

Besides eating crap for dinner on Saturday evening, I had a pretty productive weekend.  I ran the Bog Jog 5K on Saturday afternoon.  It supported the local farmers who actually catered the event.  Even though I had to run up sandy hills the trail was beautiful.  It was through the woods and around cranberry bogs.  It was the perfect almost Fall run.

My time was 34 minutes.  I am slow, but I am happy that I didn’t give up.  I really wanted to a few times but I just kept thinking running down this hill is going to feel like a vacation!

To power up for the run I had an amazing breakfast of Pumpkin Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal. =)

I had a very crafty Sunday.  My first project was homemade Pumpkin Pop Tarts with my P.I.C. Pam.  These were tasty but I am not going to post the recipe because they are not very healthy.  They seriously are like pie crust made with whole wheat dough.  I am going to figure out a healthier version of this and I will post at a different time.  It was just really fun to make my own pop tarts.  Hey, at least I can pronounce all the ingredients in here.

While our Pop Tarts were cooling, we started on our second project.  We made a beautiful  collapsible hula hoop.  These are great for exercising and fun!  Pamela actually owns business making hula hoops.  I will post the information later in case anyone is interested in ordering one of these gems.

I hope everyone is having a decent Monday!

The Great Pumpkin Breakfast Challenge

Wahoo! Time to celebrate! I bought my first can of pumpkin of the season.  I can finally satisfy my cravings for all things pumpkin.

I have decided to devote my first can of pumpkin to creative healthy breafasts for this week. Yummy…

Today’s breakfast was a Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait. =)
I combined half a cup of pumpkin with a teaspoon of brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon and a dash of salt. I layered that woth half cup plain nonfat organic yogourt, 1 cup bran cereal and a teaspoon of honey. Very filling and it tastes like Fall!!!

1/2 cup of plain pumpkin has just 50 calories and tons of flavor.

What’s your favorite thing to make with pumpkin?

Trouble Commenting

Hello everyone. I apologize for not posting yesterday. I stayed home sick from work and was not in the mind frame for blogging. I also apologize for not responding to comments. I have been trying and having techinical difficulties, but I am listening.

Upon reader’s request =) I will be making some healthy fresh Thai food this week. It will probably be lettuce wraps or fresh rolls.  Stayed tuned for that!

This morning I had my last 2 pieces of honey wheat and 2 tablespoons of better’n peanut butter. Are you ever relieved when food is no longer in your house?

What Do You Do With Your Almond Butter Jars?

You know when there is only a little itty bitty bit of nut butter left?  Not nearly enough to coat a piece of toast, but too much to throw out…

My Favorite Almond Butter In The World!

I like to eat my oatmeal out of my almond butter jars!

Meet Almond Butter & Strawberry Jelly Oatmeal.

Just make 1/2 cup oatmeal with 1 cup water in separate bowl.  Add salt, strawberries, cinnamon & sweetener if desired.  Pour into nut butter jar.  Mix up and enjoy.  This breakfast will keep you full until lunch with the fiber from the berries and the oats and the protein from the nut butter.

Now, I only do this when there is about a tablespoon or less left!  This breakfast is around 300 calories!  =)

I also brought one of my favorite things in the world with me to work today.

Have you ever had komucha tea before?  Because it is awesome and it is addictive!  It is kind of vinegary but once you get used to the flavor you totally crave it.